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Est. 1985Franciacorta47 haFourth generation

Marchesine

Lombardia, Italylemarchesine.com ↗

History

1985\nFounder Giovanni Biatta bought the first three hectares of land in Franciacorta, establishing the estate.\n\n### Growth\nFrom the original three hectares, the estate expanded to 47 hectares of DOC and DOCG vineyards.\n\n### Today\nThe estate is run under Giovanni Biatta's guidance by his son Loris Biatta, a fourth-generation winemaker, together with Loris's children, Alice and Andrea. The Biatta family has invested significantly in technology and brought in leading oenologists specializing in sparkling wine. Le Marchesine has become one of Franciacorta's leading producers and one of the most prestigious and fastest-growing estates in Lombardy's wine region, earning numerous awards.

1985Founder Giovanni Biatta bought the first three hectares of land in Franciacorta.
GrowthThe estate expanded from three hectares to 47 hectares of DOC and DOCG vineyards.
TodayGiovanni Biatta's son Loris Biatta, a fourth-generation winemaker, runs the estate under his father's guidance, together with Loris's children Alice and Andrea.

Terroir

The estate is located in Franciacorta, in Lombardy.

Winemaking

Traditional methodSparkling wines are made using the traditional method.
Classic varietiesMade from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Pinot Bianco.
Technology investmentThe Biatta family has invested significantly in technology to ensure quality.
Specialist oenologistsLeading oenologists who specialize in sparkling wine have been brought in.

No specific viticultural practices, treatments, or harvest details are described.

The Biatta family has invested significantly in technology and brought in leading oenologists who specialize in sparkling wine. Le Marchesine's sparkling wines are made using the traditional method from the classic grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Pinot Bianco.

Philosophy

Le Marchesine describes itself as a small but exceptional winery known for its high standards, with an ongoing commitment to excellence that it states has earned it numerous prestigious awards.

Wines

Artio Franciacorta Rose Millesimato DOCG wine — Marchesine winery — Dionysus

Artio Franciacorta Rose Millesimato DOCG

Chardonnay, Pinot Nero · Franciacorta DOCG
Sparkling
Audens Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero DOCG wine — Marchesine winery — Dionysus

Audens Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero DOCG

Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco · Franciacorta DOCG
Sparkling
Nitens Franciacorta Brut DOCG wine — Marchesine winery — Dionysus

Nitens Franciacorta Brut DOCG

Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco · Franciacorta DOCG
Sparkling